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FOCUS ON: Jackdaw4
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- Label: 369 Music >>
- Genre: Powerpop
Jackdaw4 combine the perfect hooks and minor chords of Jellyfish and XTC and combine them with equal parts Rundgren, McCartney and Queen.
Jackdaw4 is the brainchild of Willie Dowling, the chief singer, songwriter and producer of 'Bipolar Diversions'.
Two years after the critically acclaimed debut album 'Gramophone Logic', Jackdaw4 release their follow up, titled 'Bipolar Diversions'. It's a beautifully constructed album, which combines vital energy with instantly memorable songs, with hints of influence ranging from Squeeze, Jellyfish, 10CC, The Beach Boys and XTC, amongst others.
The immediacy of the songs will have you grinning from ear to ear, and each play will reveal another subtle layer, another nuance. 'Bipolar Diversions'is set to be one of the classic albums in any music collection.
'Bipolar Diversions'has already received brilliant reviews and radio play in the UK, as well as in Europe, Japan and the US.
Based in London, Jackdaw4 is the brainchild of Willie Dowling, the chief singer, songwriter and producer of 'Bipolar Diversions', who has drawn from a bank of musical influences to create some unique and extraordinary songs, laced with acute observations and character portraits.
Dowling is well known as a composer for both TV and film, writing music for such comedy luminaries as Steve Coogan (Dr Terrible’s House of Horror), Rob Bryden and Julia Davis (Human Remains) and Armstrong & Miller to name just a few.
On stage, as on record, Dowling is accompanied by, John Steel, Andy Lewis and Andy Robertson, whose wealth of musical experience and ability ensures Jackdaw4 delivers astonishing live performances.
Jackdaw4 toured extensively across the UK following the release of their first album, 'Gramophone Logic'. In November 2007 and April 2008 the band played sold our gigs at the Soho Revue Bar in London. A full UK tour is planned for 2008.
